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Cairo \u2013 Thursday, November 13, 2025<\/p>\n
Today marks the launch of \u201cCairo Industry Days,\u201d a key pillar of the Cairo International Film Festival, featuring wide participation of Arab and international filmmakers and professionals. The program is rich with panel discussions, workshops, and lectures covering various industry aspects.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s activities include specialized workshops held throughout the event, such as an improvisation acting workshop exploring spontaneous performance tools in front of the camera, an editing workshop discussing visual narrative rhythm and cinematic language formation, and a digital restoration workshop spotlighting techniques for preserving and restoring classic films using cutting-edge digital methods.<\/p>\n
This is the 11th edition of the Cairo Film Industry Platform, which since its inception has supported and developed dozens of independent cinematic projects from across the Arab world, many of which have won prestigious local and international awards. Notably, filmmaker Namir Abdel Meseeh won several awards for his film \u201cLife After Siham,\u201d launched as part of the platform and recently recognized at El Gouna Film Festival.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, activities continue at the Cairo Film Market, bringing together producers, directors, distributors, and supporting institutions in a space dedicated to exchanging expertise and creating opportunities between emerging talents and production entities from various countries, including through the newly launched \u201cCairo Pro-Meet\u201d program.<\/p>\n
Cairo Industry Days represent a vital platform supporting creatives in all phases of the cinematic work, reflecting the festival\u2019s commitment to backing the Arab film industry and developing professionals\u2019 skills while keeping pace with global developments in the field.<\/p>\n
The events will continue until November 20 as part of the Cairo International Film Festival program, which consistently strengthens its role as a cultural and artistic bridge between Egypt and the world.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s program benefits from the sponsorship of key partners affirming Cairo Industry Days\u2019 role as a major pillar supporting cinema and filmmakers both regionally and nationally.<\/p>\n
Sponsors and Partners:
\nDrosos Foundation
\nEuropean Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC)
\nUnited Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
\nItalian Agency for Development Cooperation
\nThe American University in Cairo (AUC)
\nCoventry University
\nResha Publishing House
\nAdvanced Media \u2013 Sony
\nAlWarsha Foundation
\nFulbright Commission in Egypt
\nNAAS Network
\nCairo Film Factory
\nArab Cinema Center
\nStory Lab
\nInternational Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI)
\nThe Film Verdict
\nFestival Scope
\nScreen International
\nVariety<\/p>\n
About Cairo International Film Festival
\nCairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest and most esteemed festivals in the Arab world and Africa and one of the leading international festivals accredited by FIAPF. Established in 1976 and held annually under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the festival combines artistic and professional dimensions, serving as a main platform for cultural dialogue and promoting Arab cinema\u2019s presence on the international stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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